Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
| – | Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
| – | Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables. |
| – | Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Checking outer constant velocity joint
The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is
heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls
for wear and damage.
Removing
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Before disman ...
Overview of fitting locations – lights in dash panel
Note
The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting
locations for RHD vehicles are similar.
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Front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lamp -K145-
The front passenger side airbag deactivated warning ...
Safety precautions for when working on vehicles with air conditioning and
when handling refrigerant R134a
Air conditioning service station -VAS 6007A- (and further
service stations currently available)
→ Workshop equipment
WARNING
It is recommended that a bottle co ...
